30 Free Patchwork Patterns Perfect for Holiday Decorating and Gift-Giving!
Patchwork quilts make the chilly holiday season warmer, don’t you think? Get ready to sew patchwork quilts, aprons, Christmas stockings, gift bags, and more with this list of free sewing patterns that make perfect patchwork for the holidays!
Your home will be festive, and you’ll be ready with a handmade gift for everyone on your list.
Peppermint Mini Quilt Wall Hanging or Table Topper
Here’s a more modern take on decorating with quilts. The Peppermint Mini Quilt is so tailored and clean looking, but will add festive color with an up-to-date edge to your walls or table.
Patchwork Christmas Stockings – Easy Argyle Design!
Make beautiful quilted Christmas stockings that will be loved for years with this free sewing pattern!
Woven Hearts Table Runner
Sew a pretty table runner for Valentine’s, Christmas, or all year long! The easy Woven Hearts Table Runner pattern has a matching quilt pattern too.
Snowball Crumb Catcher
It’s never too early to start an adorable holiday project! This cute Patchwork Crumb Catcher might be just what your table needs.
Drawstring Ditty Bags
This easy, unlined drawstring bag tutorial is great for beginners and perfect for gift giving. It also gives instructions to make an optional sturdy false bag bottom that you can make so that your little bag always keeps that cute shape.
Cinnamon Tree Ornaments
Sew patchwork Christmas trees with cinnamon stick trunks! This easy and quick project will teach you how to do simple triangle patchwork piecing.
Mini Christmas Stockings
What gifts will you give everyone this year? Will you have family visiting? Every friend and family member loves a new Mini Christmas Stocking every year, so get started making them early.
Pretty Patchwork Tote
Learn how to sew patchwork tote bags in less time than ever. Sewing these easy tote bags with my gridded interfacing is the perfect fabric scrap buster. They make great gift bags or a wonderful gift!
Holiday Patchwork Potholders!
This hot pad gift set makes a fabulous hostess gift during the holidays or any other time of the year. Everyone loves a new handmade potholder, and they are so easy to sew. Whip them up in colors for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or even your favorite sports team!
Patchwork Bench Cushion
This free patchwork cushion pattern is beautiful on my piano bench, but it would look awesome on any other kind of bench, such as a patio swing, window seat, or picnic bench! Sewing a cushion is a great project to learn basic skills such as sewing straight seams, inserting stuffing, and sewing on buttons.
Irish Chain Christmas Quilt
Start now so you will be able to sew this gorgeous Irish Chain Christmas Quilt in time for the holidays!
Log Cabin Hexagon Potholders
You will love sewing this hexagon-shaped potholder pattern! These cute potholders are the perfect way to use up fabric and batting scraps and practice quilting. Plus, I have a beautiful and useful item when I’m done.
Joy Noel Table Runner
This exquisite handmade table runner will bring charm and beauty to any holiday gathering. Get the easy to follow PDF instructions from Simply Fresh Vintage.
Merry Stars Christmas Quilt with a Piano Keys Border
If you’re like me, every room needs to look festive at Christmas time. The bedroom is no exception with the Merry Stars Quilt. I crave color when it looks drab outside. Especially a vibrant red. Maybe that’s why my Christmas tree tends to be decorated mostly in red.
Pretty Fabric Basket
You can sew a pretty patchwork basket with a handful of fabric squares. This free sewing pattern would make a great home decor item or Christmas basket when you use holiday fabrics.
Throw Quilt
Some call patchwork quilts with many small squares ‘Postage Stamp Quilts.’ This one is sewn from 2 1/2” squares!
Jelly Roll Apron
Sew this easy and fun apron using your favorite jelly roll strips! My free Mile-a-Minute Apron Pattern is fast to sew and make a fantastic apron.
Patchwork Potholders
Make my cute patchwork potholder with pockets on the back to protect your fingers from getting burned!
Patchwork Christmas Tree Wall Hanging
The Patchwork Christmas Tree Wall Hanging will let you put a Christmas Tree in places where you didn’t think you could have one. Or use it to give someone a fully decorated tree with handmade ornaments.
Rainbow Quilt
Sew a beautiful quilt in all the colors of the rainbow! Here’s a simple bargello-style quilt that you can customize in many ways. Sewn up in gorgeous rainbow floral fabrics from Liberty, I don’t think anything could be lovelier.
DIY Heating Pad for Shoulders and Neck
When all the holiday decorations are up, I’ll drape a DIY Heating Pad on my shoulders and enjoy the festivity. These also make terrific, easy, thoughtful gifts.
Winter Trees Holiday Quilt Pattern
The Winter Trees Christmas Quilt is the perfect holiday quilting project for a confident beginner. Get ready to share a cozy evening under a quilt!
Tetris Themed Tablet Case
This tablet case looks old-school thanks to the Tetris game-like style on the front, but it is made to hold the latest iPad or Tablet. The modern patchwork is sure to be a hit with video game fans.
Patchwork Placemats
Sew beautiful patchwork placemats for your holiday table! This free sewing pattern includes instructions for making half-square triangles, flying geese, and chisel shapes. When you quilt them together, they will make perfect placemats for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion.
Scrappy Patchwork Pet Leash
Pets need some patchwork, too… sew your favorite fur baby a patchwork leash for the season.
Baby Burp Set
Here’s a great baby shower gift with patchwork. This Baby Bib and Burp Cloth may become heirlooms, and the new parents will feel honored when they receive this handmade set.
The Scrapyard Tote
Use up small scraps on a Scrapyard Tote. This purse-sized patchwork bag is a showstopper!
Heart Mini Quilt
This half-square triangle quilt pattern is perfect for a mini-quilt, baby quilt, or big quilt – as big as you want! It looks awesome with lots of scrappy prints.
Reversible Fabric Bin
I already made holiday versions of these easy baskets – I just didn’t take a picture! Sew together four 10’’ squares to make a reversable fabric basket. Perfect for gift-giving or catching threads next to your sewing machine!
Drawstring Bag
Sew an easy drawstring bag that’s long and skinny! It is the perfect size for gifting treasures like a special pen, crochet hooks, or even makeup brushes. These pouches are so handy and pretty – which is the essence of ‘Zakka,’ a Japanese design aesthetic that combines usefulness with beauty. I love the style!
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